Describe the pre-award services to be provided by OPAM to research departments and units at OHSU

Identify the performance expectations for the pre-award services offered by OPAM

Identify the obligations and responsibilities of research units to permit OPAM to meet its stated performance expectations

Under the revamped SLU, there will be two levels of OPAM review available to research units regarding sponsored program submissions. If the unit routes the submission to OPAM in a timely fashion (10 days or more prior to requested sponsor deadline) then there will be a thorough review, which will encompass competitive aspects, sponsor-required components, and institutional liability and commitments, thus resulting in a submission with the greatest opportunity for funding. If, however, the research unit routes the submission to OPAM in less than the requested timeline, the submission will only be reviewed for a short list of items that involve commitments by the institution or liability incurred by the Institution. Other items that lend to the competitiveness of the submission (formatting, ancillary documentation, etc.) will be the responsibility of the research unit and PI to have checked, as there will not be sufficient time for OPAM to conduct a thorough review.

Also, OPAM will be using InfoEd to track the timeliness of submissions, relating to the SLU and will be able to report on the success or inability of each research unit to meet the SLU.

For a detailed look at the roles and responsibilities associated with the updated SLU, and the SLU time table, please see “Important Links” here. If you have questions or concerns related to the SLU, please contact the OPAM pre-award manager, Aric Dutelle at dutelle@ohsu.edu or 503 494-7033.

If you have questions about the updated SLU, join OPAM Pre-award for a brown bag session on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1 to 2 p.m., the Center for Health & Healing 3171.

InfoEd
InfoEd’s Proposal Development module is required for preparing grants.gov and non-grants.gov submissions that go through the Office of Proposal and Award Management (OPAM). The electronic Proposed Project Questionnaire (ePPQ) is completed within InfoEd for both grants.gov and non-grants.gov submissions.

Walk step-by-step through the process of creating and routing an NIH R01 proposal in this hands-on computer lab course. Learn to prepare and route non-R01 proposals as well. After building the proposal, you will learn to complete and appropriately route an electronic ePPQ. Wednesday,Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in BICC 122.

Oracle Grants Accounting
Oracle Grants Accounting (OGA) is OHSU’s system for managing grants and awards accounts, accessible via the Administration Information System (AIS). OGA is overseen by OPAM, which offers a wealth of online resources.

Learners are introduced to the OGA module functionality, and topics include identification and review of OGA financial reports, analysis of financial information, and application of financial data as it pertains to sponsor terms and conditions. Wednesday,Jan. 14, 1 to 4 p.m. in BICC 122.